How severe is CVE-2009-1754?

CVE-2009-1754 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1754 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1754?

CVE-2009-1754 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1754?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-1754 published?

CVE-2009-1754 was published on 2009-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1754

CVE-2009-1754 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2009-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The PackageManagerService class in services/java/com/android/server/PackageManagerService.java in Android 1.5 through 1.5 CRB42 does not properly check developer certificates during processing of sharedUserId requests at an application's installation time, which allows remote user-assisted attackers to access application data by creating a package that specifies a shared user ID with an arbitrary application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1754?: The PackageManagerService class in services/java/com/android/server/PackageManagerService.java in Android 1.5 through 1.5 CRB42 does not properly check developer certificates during processing of sharedUserId requests at an application's installation time, which allows remote user-assisted attackers to access application data by creating a package that specifies a shared user ID with an arbitrary application.
How severe is CVE-2009-1754?: CVE-2009-1754 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1754 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1754?: CVE-2009-1754 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1754?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1754 published?: CVE-2009-1754 was published on 2009-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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